Ron Nelson is the director of technical services for Mutual Central Alarm Services Inc., New York. He has more than 36 years’ experience in the security industry and can be

A digital alarm communicator transmitter (DACT) shall seize the telephone line when it is required to transmit a signal.a. Trueb. False A fire alarm system utilizing a DACT shall

All wireless network devices are interchangeable.a. Trueb. False What type of cable should be used for a 100 Mbps Ethernet data network?a. 18/2b. Cat 3c. Cat 5ed. Any of

Video verification images can be sent via:a. POTS lines.b. broadband connection.c. GSM cell phones.d. Any of the abovee. None of the above Verified alarms can result in:a. lower false

Ron Nelson1.     All commercial fire alarm initiating devices must be listed by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).    a. True    b. False2.     What frequency do in-house fire alarm

Any dual detector can be used for outdoor protection.a. Trueb. False Outdoor photoelectric detectors use dual beams to:a. increase range.b. overcome the effect of bright sunlight.c. reduce false alarms.d.

All remote controls for a home theater/automation system use infrared to transmit commands to the receiver.a. Trueb. False What type of transmission media can be used for home control

1.         What should you consider when designing an access system?             a. Building codes             b. Fire codes             c. Electrical codes             d. Americans With Disabilities Act

In an IP CCTV system, there is a reduction in cabling required when compared to a traditional analog system. With an IP-based system, a single Cat 5e or better